Plant Roots- Need Answers Please

[fiskkeeperpro]

my plants are growing roots halfway up the plant. These roots are not going into the substrate. Why are they doing this?

Thanks

Will

 

[Colin_T]

Some plants like Ambulia, Ludwigia and the Hygrophillas do this. It is normal and nothing to worry about. With soft plants like Ambulia and Hygrophilla polysperma you can weigh down the stems and the roots will take hold in the gravel. Then you will get shoots growing upwards from the stem and it can develop into a wall type effect.
When the plant has been growing for a bit you can break off the stems with roots on and plant them in the gravel.

 

[aaronnorth]

It is just to get extra nutrients, if you dont like it then cut them off

 

[tangokitty]

I really like that suggestion collin! Thats a great way to get a nice background with out buying a bunch of plants! I'll have to try that some time, will it work on all stem pants?

 

[aaronnorth]

I really like that suggestion collin! Thats a great way to get a nice background with out buying a bunch of plants! I'll have to try that some time, will it work on all stem pants?

yep

 

[tangokitty]

Thanks! I'll try it, that's a great way to repoduce lots of stem plants!